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Alfred Siew

Alfred is a writer, speaker and media instructor who has covered the telecom, media and technology scene for more than 20 years. Previously the technology correspondent for The Straits Times, he now edits the Techgoondu.com blog and runs his own technology and media consultancy.
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Just as its fortunes rise, Samsung is hit by Galaxy Note 7 recall

For Samsung, every day is a lost day as this costly Galaxy…

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Trial of smart Philips lighting could help shoppers navigate a Singapore mall

The smart lighting technology offered by Philips Lighting is being tested in…

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Three players seek airwaves to become Singapore’s fourth telco

Three players threw their names in the hat in a bid to…

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Q&A: Assume your network is already compromised, says Ixia

Organisations should work out their cyber security strategy by assuming that they…

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Banning, curtailing VPN could set unwanted precedent for Singapore

At the heart of the issue is whether people who use VPN…

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Goondu review: B&O Beoplay H5 look the part

Stylishly designed, the Beoplay H5 earphones look and sound better than most…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Note7 combines great hardware with improved interface

Finally, the company has the hardware and the software done right. In…

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M1 to roll out IoT network, deploys HetNet at busy sites

M1 is set to scale up its wireless coverage in Singapore in…

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StarHub brings back generous mobile data plans – with a catch

StarHub today launched four sharply priced smartphone plans with generous data bundles…

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Consistel fined S$300,000 for licence breach, accused of falsifying information

Consistel, the systems integrator that runs the telecoms system in Singapore's Sports…

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M1 offers live English Premier League add-on with fibre broadband

Just days before the English Premier League is set to kick off,…

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Singtel, Grab among companies tapping on Pokemon craze in Singapore

companies in Singapore are fast latching onto the latest craze for the…

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Goondu review: Samsung Gear IconX are cool, but need to be juiced up often

If you've been waiting for an all-in-one device that plays music and…

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Goondu review: Jabra Sport Pace

Lightweight and fast to charge up each time, the Jabra Sport Pace…

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Hands on: Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 looks like its best phone yet

The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is an impressive update to an already impressive…

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Loan a pair of Sennheiser headphones to try out at revamped Marina Square outlet

If you're thinking of buying a pair of Sennheiser headphones such as…

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Habitap app links up smart homes at Singapore condo

Residents of the Corals at Keppel Bay condominium in Singapore will be…

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HTC 10 finally makes it to Singapore, costs S$898

The HTC 10 phone will go on sale in Singapore at a…

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How can the Singapore government monitor Pokemon Go?

The first reaction when you hear that the Singapore government wants to…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (2016)

With a bright and sharp screen, plus a thin and light design,…

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